Trauma Response: A True Traumedy Podcast

Anna Chalmers & Angie Hawkins
  • 5.0 (20)
  • Comedy
  • Updated Biweekly

Hosts Anna Chalmers and Angie Hawkins explore the intersection of trauma and comedy, starting with the question, "Did you have a normal childhood, or are you funny?". With personal anecdotes and insightful reflections, Anna and Angie look at how humor and laughter help us cope with various types of trauma that happen to and around us. Stay tuned, and remember, it's funny 'cause it's true! Yay!

  1. 03/06/2023

    TRP Ep. 12 - Things to Care LESS About!

    We're back in the studio! Angie comes straight from happy hour and Anna needs a nap, but this episode is no snooze-fest! In this, our DOZENTH episode, we share our respective top ten lists of things to care LESS about. Definitely on the list: traffic, apologizing while taking a compliment, and pants. Anna also prepares to go to Top Golf and somehow 'putt putt' becomes our new favorite euphemism. Thanks for stopping by, and remember, it's funny 'cause it's true!  Recorded and Mixed by: Jermaine Hamilton | Hamilton Studios | Palo Alto, CA

  2. 02/20/2023

    TRP Ep. 11 - Dating & Toxic Masculinity

    Valentine's day came and went, and Anna and Angie took a moment to fondly reminisce about dating horror stories from their 20's. Anna opens with some amazing vocal impersonations, Angie has a big announcement, and we both send big love out to the Michigan State community. And in a full 180º, we end with our argument for pube- and lube-positivity.  Follow us on Instagram! | In the Dream House | For the Love of Men

  3. 02/06/2023

    TRP Ep. 10 - Religion

    Not today, Satan! From apocalyptic kid's books about ~*ThE rApTuRe*~ to giving Sandra-Bullock-in-the-Blind-Side vibes on mission trips in Mexico, growing up in the throes of 90's evangelical Christian purity culture was a TRIP. Two random things you'll learn: why lesbians tend to keep short nails and how there are six nips between the two of us. It's funny 'cause it's true! TW: Sexual violence. Rocky Horror for Jesus - @kevinjamesthornton | God is Grey Podcast | Follow us on Instagram

  4. 01/23/2023

    TRP Ep. 9 - Ch-ch-changes!

    We're here, we're queer (well, one of us is), and it's 2023! Anna and Angie reunite to talk about the trauma of change and dealing with change, and per usual, things went in all sorts of fun, random directions. AARP crosswords as a way to pass the time during a panic attack! Dads who move to foreign countries for internet fiancées! The inherent anti-Black racism embedded in our collective body image issues! We're excited to be back, and we appreciate you taking us for a spin around your earholes.  Follow us on Instagram | Sign up for our newsletter | Fearing the Black Body | Savage (Remix) by Megan Thee Stallion feat. Beyoncé

  5. 12/26/2022

    TRP Ep. 8 - Trauma Response Out of Context

    In this season of gratitude, we want to thank YOU, our listeners, for making the first few months of our podcasting journey so much fun. We have a lot of great content in store for 2023, so as we wrap up the year, we hope you’ll indulge us in this compilation episode. We’ve pulled some of the best moments from our first seven episodes that made us laugh, and we hope they made you laugh, too. Thanks for coming along on this ride with us, and remember, it’s funny ‘cause it’s true!

  6. 12/12/2022

    TRP Ep. 7 - Thanksgiving HELL-iday Recap

    Angie and her wife got a new puppy, a pit-husky mix named Bailey Eilish, so Anna came over to meet her and record this episode (forgive any background barks!). Come for the recap of our wild Thanksgiving experiences (Angie's involved a multi-generational family dance party to W.A.P., for starters) and stay for our very uninformed and incorrect guesses about where the hell the cervix goes during dilation! 😱😅 Submit ideas for future episodes here! | Follow us on Instagram! | Please rate/review/subscribe!

  7. 11/28/2022

    TRP Ep. 6 - Home for the HELL-idays

    Ho-Ho-OH-NO!!! The holidays--nay, HELL-idays--are upon us. For all the hype that surrounds this time of year, it sure does seem to elicit a lot of stress and angst amongst a lot of folx (us included)! Why is that? What can we do to get through this hectic season relatively unscathed? LMFT Karin Gold joins us again as our resident expert with great advice about how to survive the HELL-idays, and maybe even have a little fun in the process!

  8. 11/21/2022 ·  Bonus

    TRP *Bonus* Ep. 5 - Ariel Elias!

    Comedian Ariel Elias joins Angie and Anna for this special bonus episode of Trauma Response! Tune in to hear us chat about micro-dosing, mortality, and the life-changing power of bidets. Get your ear-holes ready and remember, it's funny 'cause it's true! Yay!  Follow TRP on Instagram! | Follow Ariel on Instagram!

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Hosts Anna Chalmers and Angie Hawkins explore the intersection of trauma and comedy, starting with the question, "Did you have a normal childhood, or are you funny?". With personal anecdotes and insightful reflections, Anna and Angie look at how humor and laughter help us cope with various types of trauma that happen to and around us. Stay tuned, and remember, it's funny 'cause it's true! Yay!

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